best man

NOUN

bridegroom's attendant

Synonyms

WEAK

bridesman groomsman paranymph

Example Sentences

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It took five of those "ridiculous" hours to finish the video, which was then revealed during a best man speech at Considine's wedding.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The legal feud marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor Burkle, who was the best man at Anderson’s wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

At age 65, Lou served as the best man at his son’s wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Those great victories were masterminded by Jack Charlton, who Charlie said was the best man manager he ever worked under.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

There’s an old wedding picture and Coach is the best man; he’s rocking a huge Afro, wearing a powder-blue tuxedo, and looking more like my classmates than an adult, which makes me smile.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick